Stolen Good (Video 2002)

Shot on location amid the gorgeous backdrops of New Zealand's southern Alps, the mighty Sierras of Lake Tahoe, oceanside on Cape Cod and the California coasts, Stolen Good is a ... See full summary »

Directors:

Russ Jaquith, Natasha Sarris

Writers:

Russ Jaquith, Natasha Sarris

Stars:

Jason Wordal, Russ Jaquith, Kirk Warner

Cast

Credited cast:
Jason Wordal	...	Jeff Ryker
Russ Jaquith	...	Jake O'Connor
Kirk Warner	...	Sean Pierce
Allison Thomas	...	Shawna
Natasha Sarris	...	Tweety
Brett Russman	...	Derek
Jeffrey Phillips	...	Mr. Pierce
Myles Hallen	...	Himself, pro snowboarder
Gary Land	...	Bob
Paige Warner	...	Nicole
Chris Novak	...	Brett
Christopher Eaton	...	Ricky
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Jerami Bellofatto	...	Fast food manager
Jeremy Caird	...	Jake's Team Manager
Michele Chicoine	...	Customer at Underground

Storyline

Shot on location amid the gorgeous backdrops of New Zealand's southern Alps, the mighty Sierras of Lake Tahoe, oceanside on Cape Cod and the California coasts, Stolen Good is a spectacularly beautiful movie filled with the non-stop action of screeching stolen cars, helicopter riding at 12,000 feet and amazing stunt work of professional snowboarders performed by the lead actors themselves. The director, Russ Jaquith, has lived the snowboarder lifestyle, photographed six films around the globe and captured the authentic lives of professional snowboarders. This film shares all of it: the danger, the adrenaline, the pursuit of pro rider glory and the consequences.

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Plot Keywords:

snowboarding | riding | heli | snowboard

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Taglines:

How far will you go?

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Genres:

Action | Drama

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Details

Official Sites:

RJ Films

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

31 October 2002 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Amherst, New Hampshire, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Artecia Pictures, RJ Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

96 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Pro snowboarder, Shawn Sterken, was offered the role as Jeff Ryker, but had to decline after sustaining a massive snowboarding injury where he broke multiple ribs, 3 back bones, and had an internal organ removed from massive trauma after hitting a tree. The tree had grown sideways and he collided with it catching his midsection at top speed on a descent. He had to be medivac airlifted out and given 6 hours to live due to the severity of the injury and blood loss. The film had to start without him in the role (and one year later Shawn was riding again).

User Reviews

Impressive first indie film

I happened to attend the premier of this movie in New Hampshire (USA).

There are a few moments with "quiet" audio, and one or two darkly exposed segments. Other than that, the film story is compelling and honest, and shows the good and bad sides of snowboarding.

What is interesting, too, is the underlying story of how the snowboarding industry can, at times, chew young kids up and spit them out.

The soundtrack is good, and much of the snowboarding riding is simply breathtaking (they must have used a helicopter in parts). I haven't seen snowboard footage like this in any other film. Better than the Hollywood big production cheesy "snow films" (remember "Hot Dog", anyone? 8-) this film shows a truer side of snowboarding and the lives of the riders who are living it.

Why a 10? Well, for one, given the very limited budget (I can't remember what the director said exactly, but it was definitely under $500,000 (!)) it's probably the best film I've seen for so cheap. Secondly, the first reviewer seemed a bit harsh -- claiming "worst film ever" but hadn't even bothered to watch it all. Thus, I think some "karmic equalization" is in order.

If you want to see some great snowboarding, a Little Indie Film That Could, and get a direct view of the "secret lives of snowboarders", then I think you'll enjoy this film!